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Brandon Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a summer day in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the life of a 28-year-old Black / African American man, Brandon Smith, was tragically cut short. The incident occurred in the broad daylight of July 7, 2016, on Hancock Street, where violence erupted in the form of a double shooting. When police officers responded to the call around 11:30 a.m., they discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Brandon Smith, a resident of Dorchester, had been shot multiple times and succumbed to his inju ...Read More
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  • Police identify victim in Dorchester double shooting
  • BostonGlobe.com: Boston police release name of Dorchester man shot in broad daylight - The Boston Globe
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    Victim Details

    Brandon Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dorchester

    MA

    2016-07-07

    28

    Brandon

    Smith

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find it deeply concerning that this happened in broad daylight? It's terrifying to ... ...Read More
    10/07/2024
    I've been following the tragic shooting on Hancock Street, and my heart really goes out to Brandon S... ...Read More
    08/16/2024
    Hi everyone. I’ve been following the Brandon Smith case pretty closely, and I can’t stop thinkin... ...Read More
    05/31/2024
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